Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Headquarters Special Security Division (SSD). On arrival, COAS was received by GOC SSD Major General Abid Rafique. Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar was also present at the occasion.

GOC’s briefing encompassed raising of SSD in record timeframe, extensive training of its outfits and operationalization on CPEC projects across the country. COAS appreciated the state of preparedness, commitment and resolve of SSD troops for ensuring foolproof security arrangements in order to make CPEC a success and also assured his full support to this unique formation.

COAS reiterated Pakistan Army’s commitment to ensure security for CPEC and the work force involved in this national endeavor. COAS also highlighted that Army is fully aware of hostile agenda against CPEC and vowed that the security forces are fully prepared to defeat their nefarious designs. After briefing by GOC SSD, COAS also interacted with SSD troops and congratulated all ranks of SSD on their performance and contribution in this national undertaking.